A maisonette on the edge of the woods
This maisonette sits on Beilerstraat 137 in De Esch, a neighbourhood in Assen where the woods and the park are close by. The home is a double upper maisonette on the first living floor, with a free view and a sheltered position. Built in 1925, it has an energy label F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The asking price of €374,500 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €632,375. For context, this is one of the [apartments in Assen] currently on the market.
The home itself
According to the agent, this maisonette has five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 613 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 176 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 156 square metres. The home has a roof terrace and a balcony, and it is fully owned. The agent mentions roof insulation and largely double glazing, plus a central heating boiler. There is a homeowners' association fee of €296 per month.
De Esch
De Esch is a small neighbourhood with 675 residents, and a large share of them are 65 or older. Across the municipality of Assen, residents give an average score of 7.67 based on fifteen reviews. One resident says: "The neighbourhood is cosy but can be noisy in the evening in the adjacent park, but overall it's always fine and not much else happens in the area." Another resident notes: "There's nothing in this neighbourhood. Everything is gone. Have to go to other districts for activities." The reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just De Esch itself. For more on the area, see [the De Esch neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered around here. The Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and the SPAR is a couple of streets away, with Dirk and AH XL a ten-minute walk. For primary education, Kindcentrum Emmaschool is a couple of streets away, and Kindcentrum Theo Thijssen is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Overcingel, and the pharmacy Alphega Apotheek Karsten is just around the corner. Bus stops at De Boshof and Kerkplein are a couple of streets away, with lines 8 and 7, 8, 20, 428 respectively. The train station Assen is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see [the municipality of Assen].
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €327,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 15% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 42%, from €230,000 to €327,000. As for address-level risk data, the road traffic noise is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate, pluvial flooding and current flood risk are low, while heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Steenhuis Makelaars Assen.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Beilerstraat 137, Assen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €374,500 is 41% below the average asking price in De Esch, which is €632,375. It is also the cheapest of the four homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 176 m², is €2,128, which is 42% below the neighbourhood average per square metre of €3,676.
What is the layout of this maisonette?
According to the agent, this maisonette has five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 176 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 156 m². The home is located on the first living floor and has a roof terrace and a balcony. The volume is 613 cubic metres.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €327,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 15% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 42%, from €230,000 in 2020 to €327,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data at address level. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1925, which is before 1970, a factor that is part of the risk assessment.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Ekoplaza supermarket is just around the corner, and the SPAR is a couple of streets away. Kindcentrum Emmaschool is a couple of streets away for primary education. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Overcingel, and the pharmacy Alphega Apotheek Karsten is just around the corner. The Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis hospital is also nearby.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops at De Boshof and Kerkplein are a couple of streets away, with lines 8 and 7, 8, 20, 428 respectively. The train station Assen is a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus stop with more lines is at Port Natalweg, a couple of streets away, with lines 1, 7, 8, 22, 84, 109, 310, 409, 410 and 422.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Assen, residents give an average score of 7.67 based on fifteen reviews. One resident says: "The neighbourhood is cosy but can be noisy in the evening in the adjacent park, but overall it's always fine and not much else happens in the area." Another notes: "There's nothing in this neighbourhood. Everything is gone." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just De Esch.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient labels. The agent mentions roof insulation and largely double glazing, and the home has a central heating boiler. The energy label is a fact about the home, not a judgement on its condition.
